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William Grevett

1892 – 1967

English cricketer

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Lived 1892 – 1967 (aged 74). William Grevett was a British cricketer.

William Sydney Gordon Grevett (25 October 1892 – 26 July 1967) was an English cricketer and footballer.

Cricket career Grevett made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Glamorgan at the County Cricket Ground, Hove, in 1922. Sussex won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 261 in their first-innings with Grevett, who batted at number five, scoring four runs. In response, Glamorgan made 173 in their first-innings. Sussex made 255 in their second-innings, with Grevett contributing with nine runs. In both innings he was dismissed by Johnnie Clay. Glamorgan was left with a target of 344 to win. However, they could only make 142 in their second-innings chase, giving victory to Sussex by 201 runs. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.

Grevett played club cricket for Eastbourne from 1931 to 1938.

Football career Grevett also played Amateur Football for Eastbourne F.C. between 1908 and 1925. Playing in the Southern Amateur League and made 194 appearances. In 1931 he became manager for Eastbourne FC for 8 years, making another league appearance in 1935.

Personal life William was enlisted into the Royal Air Force in 1915

He died at Eastbourne, Sussex, on 26 July 1967 aged 74. His nephew, Robert Grevett, also played a single first-class match for Sussex.

Honours Player AFA Senior Cup: 1921–22. 1924–25 Challenge International du Nord: 1909 Eastbourne Charity Cup: 1909–10 Southern Amateur League Division 1: 1922–23 Sussex Senior Cup: 1921–22

Manager Sussex RUR Cup: 1932–33 Sussex Senior Cup: 1931–32, 1932–33

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Who was William Grevett?

English cricketer (1892-1967)

When was William Grevett born?

William Grevett was born on 25 October 1892 in Eastbourne.

When did William Grevett die?

William Grevett died on 26 July 1967 in Eastbourne.

What was William Grevett's occupation?

William Grevett was a cricketer.

What nationality was William Grevett?

William Grevett was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Grevett

· Wikidata: Q8010202

· DBpedia: William Grevett

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